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WMH1968
Mar 23, 2026Copper Contributor
problem with a black screen will pop up saying Windows Updating Do Not Shut Down....
I have an Acer Aspire 5 laptop running Windows 11 and once in a while a black screen will pop up saying Windows Updating Do Not Shut Down.... I did not start a Windows Update and I have gotten s...
l33ter
Mar 23, 2026Iron Contributor
That’s what happens sometimes when you keep putting off installing the latest updates – eventually the computer says: “Sorry, mate, I HAVE TO RESTART NOW!”
Regarding your second complaint: Are you telling us that these 'malicious' emails were sent at exactly the same time as your 'black screen'?
Personally, I'd recommend you reinstall Windows! – Then nothing can go wrong!